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Tetra Tech ARD
Vacancy title:
Chief of Party
Deadline of this Job:
25th Feb 2013
Job details:
Tetra Tech ARD is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party
candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future (FTF) Enabling
Environment for Agriculture Project in Uganda. The objective of the activity is to
increase the value of agricultural production and trade. The project will focus on
four intermediate results: 1) Removal of policy and regulatory constraints to
agricultural production, processing, marketing and trade, 2) Strengthened capacity
of Government of Uganda (GOU) institutions to facilitate agricultural development
and trade, 3) Strengthened capacity of GOU institutions to respond to climate
change impacts on agriculture, and 4) Strengthened capacity of private sector and
civil society organizations to contribute to and influence policy decisions related to
agriculture development, agriculture trade, and climate change adaptation.
Responsibilities:
*Provide technical leadership in one or more of the following areas: agricultural
policy and enabling environment, agricultural development and trade, climate
change policy development and management, capacity building of Government
institutions, private sector and civil society organizations contributing to and
influencing policy decisions related to agricultural development;
*Assume responsibility for overall contract management ensuring quality control
and timeliness of all deliverables;
*Serve as principal liaison with USAID and other donor staff, collaborating local
partners and a wide range of other stakeholders to exchange information and
develop professional relationships;
*Ensure effective financial management of project funds including budget
development and efficient utilization of program staff and resources in complete
compliance with USAID and Tetra Tech ARD rules and regulations; and
*Ensure timely completion of technical activities and the timely completion of
contractual technical reports and deliverables (Quarterly and Annual Reports,
Annual Work Plans, Performance Monitoring Plan, etc.).
Qualifications:
*Minimum Master’s Degree in a related field of expertise;
*Minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience in developing countries;
*Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage challenging projects
engaging both public and private sector stakeholders;
*High level of representational, diplomatic, interpersonal and communication skills;
*At least eight years of project management experience, with previous USAID COP
experience preferred; and
*Fluency in English is required.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of this on-line
application process:
* A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity
* A current CV in reverse chronological format
* A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information,
and statement of relationship to the reference.
In addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work environment, Tetra Tech
ARD values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team players who are committed
to high levels of performance and who are dedicated to providing superior
services at all levels of the firm.
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be
considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
Job application procedure
https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingDetail.as
px?PostingId=560
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